Troubleshooting - DeWalt DW715 Instruction Manual

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TROUBLE!
Saw will not start
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts
Blade does not come
up to speed
Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT'S WRONG? WHAT TO DO
1: Saw not plugged in 1: Plug in saw.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3. c0rd damaged 3. Have cord replaced by authorized service center.
4. Brushes worn out 4. Have brushes replaced by authorized service center or replace them yourself. Refer to Brushes.
1: Dull blade l: Replace blade! Refer to Changing or lnstalling a New Saw Blade.
2. Blade mounted backwards 2. Turn blade around. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
3. Gum or pitch on blade 3. Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse Steel Wool or household oven cleaner.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done 4. Change the blade type. Refer to Saw Blades under Accessories.
! :Extension cord too light ortoo long 1 : Replace with adequate size cord, Refer to Use Proper Extension Cord Underlmportant Safety
Instructions.
2. Low house current 2. Contact your electric company.
Machine vibrates I : Saw not mounted securely to stand i. Tghten all mounting hardware: Refer to Bench Mounting.
excessively or work bench
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor 2. Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to Familiarization.
3. Damaged Saw blade 3. Replace blade: Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
Does not make accurate 1. Miter scale not adjusted correctly 1. Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Scale Adjustment under Adjustments.
miter cuts 2: Blade iS not Square to fence Check and adiust. Refer to Miter Scale Adjustment under Adjustments.
3. Blade is not perpendicular to table 3. Check and adjust fence. Refer to Bevel Square to Table Adjustment under Adjustments.
4: workpiece moving 4: Clamp workpiece Securely to fence or glue t20 grit sandpaper to fence with rubber cement.
Materialpinches blade 1. Cutting bowed material 1. Refer to Bowed Material under Special Cuts.
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